Inflation Sierra Leone 2008
Average inflation: 8.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 8.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 9.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 6.0%.
- Highest month
- July: 9.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 6.0%
- Difference
- 3.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 9.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 8.5%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 9.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 8.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 8.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (8.2% in 2008).
- 5-year average
- 8.2%
- 10-year average
- 8.2%
- All-time high (2008)
- 8.2%
- All-time low (2008)
- 8.2%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 6.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €108.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2008
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.0% |
| February | 6.2% |
| March | 6.3% |
| April | 6.5% |
| May | 7.2% |
| June | 8.8% |
| July | 9.7% |
| August | 9.6% |
| September | 9.6% |
| October | 9.7% |
| November | 9.7% |
| December | 9.3% |
| Average | 8.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.